BYD Seal U 1.5 DM-i Boost 5dr Auto Review

Category: Family SUV

Section: Version review

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RRP£33,205
Fuel type:
petrol parallel phev
Gearbox:
auto
Doors:
5 doors

The BYD Seal U DM-i has a lot going for it in the plug-in hybrid world, with a big electric range, a good quality interior, lots of standard equipment and a competitive list price. You also get lots of standard equipment on all versions.

All versions of the Seal U get 19in alloy wheels, LED headlights, vegan leather upholstery, wireless phone-charging, an Infinity sound system, a 15.6in rotatable infotainment touchscreen, a head-up display, adaptive cruise control with steering assistance, heated and ventilated front seats, and much more.

This entry-level version of the Seal U DM-i gets a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor and an 18.3kWh battery. The official electric range is 50 miles and this is an impressive plug-in hybrid option.


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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH8.9 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol Parallel PHEV
GearboxAUTO

Available colours

MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

313.9

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

425

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

21

g/km